Libyan Arab Airlines Flight 114, Aviation disaster in Egypt
Libyan Arab Airlines Flight 114 was a regular flight that connected Tripoli to Cairo.
On February 21, 1973, the aircraft was shot down by Israeli fighter jets.
The incident has been the subject of extensive media coverage and analysis over the years.
Aircraft accidents have led to increased focus on improving international aviation safety standards.
Flight 114 remains one of the few commercial airliners to be shot down by military forces.
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